Only Fools Run at Midnight
- Tony Jansen
- Mar 18, 2017
- 2 min read
Fools from near and far will romp through the streets and trails of Minocqua starting at 11pm for the Annual Only Fools Run at Midnight Run/Walk. Don't be a fool...be sure to finish before the clock strikes midnight! This 5k run/walk offers a pre-race spaghetti feed, a costume contest, post-race refreshments and lots of family fun.
SCHEDULE
NEW: the RACE starts at 11 pm! You may bring flashlights, headlights, glow sticks, etc.; we'll be giving out green glow necklaces. You may pick up your bib and t-shirt starting at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 1. Day-of registration will start at 7:00 p.m. as well.
Here's the complete schedule: 7:00 p.m. On-site Registration and T-shirt/Bib Pick-up Begins 8:00 - 10:15 p.m. Fools Fair (Sponsor Booths and Activities) 9:30 - 10:15 p.m. Fool's Fashion Show (Costume Contest) 10:00 p.m. Fools Flex (Group Warm-Up and Stretching in the Field House) 10:30 p.m. Pre-race Meeting 11:00 p.m. The Fools Run 5K Run/Walk Start The early-early hours of Sunday, April 2nd at 12:15 a.m. The Fools Feast (post-race sandwiches and refreshments in the High School Commons) 12:15/12:30 a.m. Fool's Gold Award Ceremony (trophies, medals and acknowledgments)
REGISTER
VOLUNTER
Volunteer groups and individuals make the Northwoods a great place to live and to visit. If you are interested in Volunteering for the Only Fools Run at Midnight, email the Minocqua Area Chamber of Commerce at macc@minocqua.org.
Examples of Fools Crew Duties are:
Poster Distribution (Early March) Course Set-Up (Saturday Evening outside) High School Set-Up (Starting at 6:00 p.m.) Registration (7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m) Greeters (7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m) Food Service (10:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.) Start Line/Finish Line (10:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. out-side) Course Safety (10:30 p.m.. - 1:30 a.m. outside) Water Stop (10:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. outside) Course Clean-Up (11:30 - 2:00 a.m. outside) High School Clean-Up (11:30 - 2:30 a.m.) Farwellers - to say goodbye & thanks at exit (11:30 - 2:30 a.m.) Leftover Food Delivery to Frederick Place (2:00 a.m.)
